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The Lion's Tale
The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale
The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale
Anna Polon

Anna Polon, Features Editor

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Varsity softball team prepares for their turn at bat during their championship game.

College softball’s popularity is on the rise

Mia Forseter and Anna Polon
May 28, 2025
Junior Ella Longman eats lunch with her grandparents.

Dor L’Dor Day welcomes generations to CESJDS classrooms

Anna Polon, Features Editor
May 14, 2025
Food services staff member Gloriabelen Lizama serves a lunch of spaghetti and meatballs to freshman Megan Poretsky.

[Photo] Behind the lines: how the Dining Hall operates

Gila Safra, Reporter
May 12, 2025
With a large variety of cell phone policies and levels enforcement in Maryland Classrooms, the Maryland State Board of Education discussed the Task Force on Cell Phone Use in Schools' suggestions on Tuesday.

Could cell phones be headed for extinction in Maryland classrooms?

Anna Polon, Features Editor
May 5, 2025
Seniors went on various hikes all around Israel as part of their programming.

Beyond Graduation

Anna Polon, Features Editor
May 4, 2025
After the final performance of the show, the cast celebrated their performance with flowers and a standing ovation.

[Photo] Middle school’s “High School Musical Jr.” draws sold-out crowds

Isaiah Segal-Geetter, Reporter
March 26, 2025
Many students at JDS have either faced the decision over whether to attend, or used to attend Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy.

[Photo] A Tale of Two Schools: Students who have attended Berman

Leora Blumenthal, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 28, 2025
Temple Emanuel is located in Kensington, Maryland.

[Photo] Shabbat shalom

Leora Blumenthal, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 25, 2025
Junior Maya Greenblum gives details of her tznius outfit.

[Photo] When modesty is not the policy

Vivi Ducker, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2025

In God we trust?

Anna Polon, Features Editor
March 25, 2025

Lions on film: spring sports predictions

Anna Polon, Features Editor
March 17, 2025
Stickers made by Tikkun Olam Club as part of a service project.

[Photo] Tikkun Olam Club

Ephraim Blair, Reporter
March 4, 2025
Every Friday, students learn ASL in a club founded by sophomores Tara Hain, Sophia Leinwand and Eve Sharp.

[Photo] New club teaches students ASL

Dalya Lurie, Guest Writer
February 18, 2025
Pictures of every Media Center fellow are hung in the library with a brief description of them, including their favorite books.

[Photo] Media Center fellows spend time volunteering in the library

David Loeffler, Guest Writer
February 6, 2025
Shir Madness performs at the winter concert.

Students perform at winter concert

Anna Polon, Features Editor
January 27, 2025
As part of a minimester seminar, a Torah scribe talks to students about the process of writing a Torah.

Middle school developments

Anna Polon, Reporter
January 11, 2025
Graphic by Lindsey Shapiro, LT.

Opinion: Free the thermostats

Anna Polon, Features Editor
January 8, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is among the leaders that the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for.

International Criminal Court (ICC) issues arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas

Sadaf Zadeh and Anna Polon
December 2, 2024
Szubin has been running for about five years and has broken numerous records at JDS and in the PVAC, including his own. He enjoys the sport because it gives him a time to think and let his mind wander.

More than all-stars

Anna Polon, Production Assistant
November 6, 2024
IStage participants rehearse for their production. Photo by Lindsay Shapiro, LT.

Students take the stage: several students participate in Imagination Stage performance group

Anna Polon, Production Assistant
October 14, 2024
The Lions lost to WIS on Oct. 9, bringing their record to 5-3.

[Photo] Girls varsity soccer falls to WIS Red Devils

Adam Salomon, Reporter
October 11, 2024
Lions huddle together before starting the second half of their game against Sandy Spring

Boys varsity soccer makes a come back against Sandy Spring

Anna Polon, Reporter
September 19, 2024
Junior Elie Arkin is inducted into Boy Scouts of America’s honor society.

Scout Savvy

Anna Polon, Reporter
September 5, 2024
On day two of the trip, students attended an Atlanta Braves game. Photo by Guy Koren.

Away to Atlanta

Anna Polon, Reporter
May 30, 2024

Live from New York

Anna Polon, Reporter
April 16, 2024
FLAPPER FASHION Juniors Hannah Kaffee, Aliza Lesser and Shira Shapiro (left to right) enjoy glasses of sparkling apple cider at the Great Gatsby Day party, which was held in the cafeteria during advisory. Many students in the grade chose to wear flapper dresses to celebrate the event, including Kaffee, who got her dress from a senior. “The flapper dress is an iconic symbol of the 1920s,” Lesser said.

Fashion Friday: Gatsby Day 2024

Anna Polon, Reporter
March 12, 2024

Pro/con: Grading for Learning system

Anna Polon and Penelope Terl
March 8, 2024
Lions defends against the Spencerville Hornets in the last quarter of the championship game.

Girls varsity basketball falls to Spencerville Hornets in championship

Anna Polon, Guest Writer
February 20, 2024
Senior Shani Schwartz drives into the paint for a layup.

Girls varsity basketball handles Spencerville at home

Anna Polon and Lyla Silberg
December 12, 2023
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